Breaking Down Barriers: How Skyrocket’s ALD Curriculum is Transforming Learning for Long-Term English Learners When Jacki Welsh began her teaching career in 2011, she couldn’t have predicted that multilingual learners would become the heart of her work. From Texas to South Korea, then Colorado, and finally California, Jacki has built her career around supporting English learners […]

Designing for Impact: Dawn Steele on Building a Curriculum that Centers on Long-Term English Learners At Skyrocket Education, we’ve long believed that every student deserves access to rigorous and relevant instruction. But what does it look like to design a curriculum that truly centers the lived experiences of long-term English learners (LTELs)? We sat down

From Advocacy to Action: How Dawn Steele is Shaping the Future for English Learners When you meet Dawn Steele, it’s immediately clear that her work in multilingual education is more than just a profession—it’s a personal mission. Her journey began not in a classroom, but at home, watching her younger brother struggle in a system

The Value of Career Exposure with Pre-CTE Pathways Middle school is pivotal times for students to explore their interests and build valuable skills for the future. Our Pre-CTE Pathways introduce younger students to career-focused learning in a fun and engaging way, setting the stage for more advanced Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in high school.

The Lifeline of Arts Education: Why It Matters for High Schoolers Picture this: Sam is a high school student, and it’s the fall of her senior year when she finds herself struggling to stay engaged with her studies. The spark that once fueled her academic drive has faded. That is until she signs up for

Merelyn’s Story: From Her Love of Helping Others to Becoming a Nursing Assistant at a Top County Hospital Many young people dream about making a difference but don’t always know how to start. For Merelyn, that dream was rooted in a desire to help others—something she admired in her mother’s passion for healthcare. However, like

Navigating the Equity Summit 2025: A Guide for First-Time Presenters Are you passionate about equity in education and ready to share your insights with a diverse community of educators, advocates, and leaders? The Equity Summit 2025 is the perfect virtual platform for you! If you’re considering submitting a session proposal but are unsure where to

Developing Inclusive Counseling Programs for Today’s High Schools It was the first day of school, and the energy in the hallways was palpable. Students bustled between classes, chatting excitedly about their summers and eagerly anticipating the year ahead. But for one student, Jade, the excitement was tinged with anxiety. As a transgender teen, she worried

Ensuring ELL Students and Families Feel Welcome From the Start In the heart of a bustling high school, Mrs. Torres, a mother of Mexican descent, drops her son off for his first day of high school. Nervous and excited, she hopes his experience will be better than hers, having faced language barriers when she first

Creating an Inclusive School Culture for Students with Disabilities: Best Practices for Leaders As the morning bell rang, Leiah clutched her backpack tightly, her heart racing. It wasn’t the typical first-day jitters that had her on edge—it was the knowledge that her dyslexia would once again be a barrier between her and her education. Like